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1. Go to Kuala LumpurBelieve it or not, you can drive straight from Singapore
to Kuala Lumpur in 5 hours. It can be tiring, in which case you can try taking a
bus or a flight. I'd recommend a bus which takes about 6 hours but a flight is
too expensive.
The Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur 2. Go to Pulau Ubin Situated off to the southern coast of Singapore, Pulau Ubin has a little village community that consists of rural folk. If you want to experience the traditional 'kampong' (i.e. village) lifestyle in Singapore about 20 to 30 years ago, Pulau Ubin is the place to visit. Stop by for a coconut drink, stroll through the greenery and look at the granite formations on the island. 3. Go to Malacca This little state in Malaysia is about 2 hours from Singapore
and has a very old world charm. You'll see lots of Portuguese influence in the
buildings there. The hotels there are also pretty cheap (from what I've heard) -
costing about SGD$80 a night.
The famous red church in Malacca 4. Go to Johor Bahru The most southerly state in West Malaysia, Johor Bahru is
a favorite haunt of Singaporeans on weekends. Simply take bus number 0170 from
Singapore and it will bring you right across the Causeway bridge (linking
Singapore and Malaysia) and you can exit at the immigration counters at the
Malaysian side. Alternatively, take a bus there. One word of caution - Johor
Bahru has seen a huge rise in crime rate recently (particularly against
Singaporeans) - so I would avoid going to dark and non-public places. 5. Go to Bintan Bintan is in Indonesia, but is a great place to visit from
Singapore (just take a ferry from the Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal). There are
nice little hotels there by the beach, I went to stay with the wife and kids at
Mayang Sari hotel (if I remember the name correctly). Another popular Indonesian island off the Singapore coast. Very
popular with local Singaporeans looking for a weekend break. 7. Go to Genting Highlands The Genting Highlands in Malaysia boasts a great
casino and is a very popular tourist destination in Malaysia. If you like to try
your hand at the slot machines or card table, Genting Highlands is the place to
go. Cameron Highlands is similar, but I believe it is much further from
Singapore.
A night scene in Genting Highlands 8. Go to Chek Jawa Chek Jawa is a preserve of natural beauty and the island
belongs to Singapore. If you're in the mood for some good nature and views of
birds and flora or fauna, Chek Jawa is a great choice. Of course, last but not least, you can explore the famous
Sentosa resort south of Singapore. That place will take you a full day or more
to explore. You can visit the dolphin performances at Underwater World, party at
the Siloso beach, visit the World War II monuments, sit around on the beach or
view the spectacular giant Merlion and Musical Fountain. There is a very
end-high hotel there called the Beaufort - I stayed there once and it is
exquisite. ConclusionThere ... hope this helps you in understanding some of the great places you can visit around Singapore. If you need any more help, don't hesitate to contact me while you're in Singapore. I'll am glad to be of assistance. Related ArticlesYou may also wish to read the following related articles:
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